Assistant Healthcare Administrator

Overview

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

 

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan 
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

 

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

 

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

 

Responsibilities

Assists the Healthcare Administrator in leading the day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines.

 

Provides leadership to assist the Healthcare Administrator in ensuring care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided at all times during day to day operations.

Ensures residents receive adequate care and treatment including, but not limited to, ADLs, showers, treatments, medication management, meal service, and individualized care r/t their care plan.

Ensures residents receive their highest practical level from therapy- PT/OT/ST and/or restorative services if applicable.

At the designation of the HCA, supervises department directors to ensure competency and compliance of manager duties. Participates in the recruitment of personnel by engaging in the interview process of potential hires designated by the HCA.

Delegates appropriate operational responsibility for delivery of services and performance of administrative requirements to other staff personnel, as deemed necessary, to perform their assigned duties.

In collaboration with the Healthcare Administrator, reviews community policies and procedures and makes changes as necessary to ensure continued compliance with current regulations.

Assists in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

Performs regular rounds and inspections of the community.

Participates in facility surveys (inspections) performed by government agencies and develops any necessary plans of correction for deficiencies.

Maintains professional relationships with community personnel, residents and their family members.

Engages in positive community relations that serve the best interest of the community.

Serves on various community committees (e.g., Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.).

Attends meetings and is an active partner within the community’s market.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, a Therapy Discipline or other health care-related degree is required. Mid-level management experience

 

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